Friday, January 28, 2011

Boudoir Marathon....get your BODY READY....June 12th!!!!

Boudoir Marathons happen twice a year...and this year, my last marathon is Sunday, June 12th from 1pm-6pm!! I CAN'T WAIT for this marathon...make sure you secure your spot NOW!

Here are all the details:

Where: The Wildwood Hotel in Wildwood, MO
How to book: Send me an email to lifesnotstaged@yahoo.com to inquiry and/or book your session. $200 retainer is due to secure your session. The balance (including tax) is not due until your session.
Where to see samples: Ladies, simply email me to see a sample session online.

$250 (plus tax) Pretty Pink Package:
* One hour session with studio lighting
* 30 finished images on a CD with copyright release (Review your pictures through a password protected gallery to pick your favorite 30 pictures.)
* 1 female photographer (Kristen)
* Up to three lingerie changes

$375 (plus tax) Red HOT Package:
* One hour session with studio lighting
* 40 finished images on a CD with copyright release (Review your pictures through a password protected gallery to pick your favorite 40 pictures.)
* 20 page 8x8 coffee table book
* 1 female photographer (Kristen)
* Up to four lingerie changes

$575 (plus tax) Sassy DIVA Package:
* One hour session with studio lighting
* 45 MAGAZINE EDITED images on a CD with copyright release (Review your pictures through a password protected gallery to pick your favorite 40 pictures.) These pictures will blow you away with the amazing editing done above and beyond conventional editing. These pictures are ready for the magazines....you will look like a flawless MODEL!!
* 20 page 8x8 coffee table book
* 1 female photographer (Kristen)
* Up to four lingerie changes

(Note: Your pictures will NOT appear on our blog or website!!!)

I just did a session this past Saturday and posted the pictures and one wonderful lady said this about the session and her pictures, "Oh my goodness, I LOVE the pictures!!! I mean wow!!...thanks for making me hot!!!!"

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

John and Marlene :: Married

John and Marlene got married in December and finished up my 2010 amazing wedding season!! They had a gorgeous wedding day and all I can think about the day is the smiles!!! There were so many smiles, especially between John and Marlene. So enjoy these wedding pictures and the gorgeous smiles!

I LOVE shooting at The Graham Chapel on Washington University's campus. It has the most gorgeous lighting and wonderful stainglass windows! Here are some details from when I arrived at the chapel.
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John getting ready...
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Just downstairs Marlene was getting ready...Katie, my amazing sister-in-law, was doing hair and make-up. I love when we get to work together!
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Marlene was breathtaking walking down the isle. She had such a gorgeous smile and poise walking down to her groom...
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And John's reaction was tears....it always chokes me up when the groom cries!
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Marlene had such a sweet smile as John said his vows to have and to hold...
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Mr. and Mrs. Coveyou!
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Now remember that it was DECEMBER, it was pretty cold, but not as miserable as it could be, so, they wanted to take some outdoor pictures, which I was sooo excited about. Look at these wonderful pictures outside of Graham Chapel:
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Could they be any happier??!??!?
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The wedding party:
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The girls! So gorgeous! Marlene picked three of her sisters to be her bridesmaids. It was great working with them all!
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I love this picture...favorite of the day of the guys!
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The reception was at The Sheldon, and when I arrived and saw this cake, I couldn't wait to eat dessert!
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First dance pictures are my favorite part of the reception. It is like being part of such an intimate moment between the couple. I love taking pictures of their emotions while they dance as husband and wife for the first time.
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Cake cutting...
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Then, the dancing began! And there was a lot of great dancing!
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At the very end of the night, I took John and Marlene on the roof of The Sheldon to take these pictures....love them....and you will for sure see some of these on my website soon!!!
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They are just sooo gorgeous!
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Favorite of the DAY!! Gorgeous!!!!
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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Save the Date!!!

Just wanted to share the wonderful Save the Date design for Aaron and Betsy's upcoming May wedding!! They turned out sooo cute and I just had to share!!!
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Jon and Stephanie's Newly Wed Session!!!!

Jon and Stephanie got married in VEGAS! And I got to do their official wedding pictures back here in good ole' STL! I met Stephanie while she was a bridesmaid in one of my 2010 weddings. Stephanie was so sweet and she was so excited about having pictures of her and Jon, that I couldn't wait for their "newly wed" session at The City Museum. Enjoy their amazing session...

Right before the kiss...such a hot moment...then the kiss!
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Stephanie, you are incredibly beautiful!
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Dip and kiss...gorgeous...Jon is definitely getting into this kiss!
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I LOVE this photo! I love how Stephanie just lights up around her husband.
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The gorgeous couple!
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One of my favorite things about shooting in The City Museum is taking sillouette pictures in the safe. Just gorgeous!
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Stephanie and Jon, congrats on your marriage!! It was great getting to know both of you during the session! Congrats again!
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The Wonderful Kruse Family!

I went to high school with the Kruse's...all three of the kids! (Well, we aren't really kids, anymore, but you know what I mean!) And I alway love when they contact me to do family pictures! It is always wonderful catching up with each of them and seeing their growing families. Here are some images from their "studio" session in the Kruse's home. Enjoy...

What a beautiful family!!!!
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Grandparents are the best thing in the world!!!! I love this picture of Mr. and Mrs. Kruse with their two grandbabies!
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Laura and David's sweet family...
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Jacob is amazing, he has this sweet little smile that lights up the room! He loves trains, especially "Thomas The Train."
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Audrey is the smiliest baby EVER! She was a doll to work with!
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Last, but not least, a picture of just the siblings with their spouces...love it!
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Featured in ALIVE MAGAZINE!

Last year we were estatic to be part of Alive Magazine's Wedding Issue 2010! And this year we are equally estatic to be part of the Wedding Issue 2011! Here is the spread where are photos were featured from the incredible wedding of Michael and Kathy! They had this great idea of giving all their guests milk and cookies as they left the Ritz. It was an incredible wedding to be part of and without further a-do, here is the spread, thanks to Alive Magazine! (Also, the full wedding issue is GREAT for up and coming brides, so pick it up if you are newly engaged!!!)
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